Actress Mikha Tambayong redefines beauty around self-acceptance
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesian actress Mikha Tambayong advocates for a new definition of beauty centered on self-acceptance and confidence.
- She was introduced as the face of the #YOUtheXERF movement, promoting authenticity and graceful aging.
- Tambayong believes self-care is an investment in emotional well-being, not a response to external pressure.
Indonesian actress Mikha Tambayong is championing a modern perspective on beauty, emphasizing self-acceptance and confidence over rigid physical standards. Tambayong, known for her elegance, was unveiled as the representative for the #YOUtheXERF movement in Jakarta, an initiative that promotes authenticity and graceful aging as the core of true beauty.
Tambayong shared her personal philosophy on self-care, stating it is not driven by societal pressure or external expectations. Instead, she views it as a crucial form of self-care and an investment in one's emotional well-being, enabling individuals to feel happy and complete with their natural appearance. This perspective aligns with the XERF Indonesia philosophy that beauty is about feeling confident and comfortable in one's own skin.
Beauty is not about changing who we are, but how we can feel confident and comfortable with ourselves. Confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin.
She believes that modern aesthetic technology should support this comfort rather than impose new, intimidating standards. "Now people are increasingly aware that beauty is related to confidence, authenticity, and how we care for ourselves. Treatments and technology should help us feel better about ourselves naturally," Tambayong stated. This approach, focusing on gradual and natural results, is seen as healthier for women's mental well-being amidst the pervasive influence of social media trends.
Now people are increasingly aware that beauty is related to confidence, authenticity, and how we care for ourselves. Treatments and technology should help us feel better about ourselves naturally.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.